Alexei Sanksaev vs Denis Mandzhiev
Alexei Sanksaev (62, RUS) and Denis Mandzhiev (18, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 7 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 13 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1636 and 1443, the Elo model gives Sanksaev a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1636 vs 1443 (Δ +193)
With Alexei Sanksaev as white
74% Alexei11% draw16% Denis
With Denis Mandzhiev as white
65% Alexei13% draw22% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexei Sanksaev | Denis Mandzhiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1636 | 1443 |
| Peak rating | 1636 · Mar 2024 | 1443 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 60 | 16 |
| World rank now | #121,193 | #149,725 |
| World rank peak | #118,423 | #122,948 |
| Federation rank now | #8,615 | #8,950 |
| Games (career, STD) | 15 | 114 |
| Months active | 125 | 131 |
| % white wins | 43% | 40% |
| % black wins | 53% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Alexei Sanksaev
Denis Mandzhiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexei Sanksaev
Denis Mandzhiev